Spida Machinery Apollo Gen10 Manual

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Serial Plates
All enquiries should be directed to:
SM2012 Ltd - Known as Spida Machinery
Australia free phone [phone]
America free phone [phone]
NZ free phone 0800 SPIDAS or [phone]
Below is a copy of the serial and CE certification plate displayed on the back of
the machine
WARNING
This machine must only be used by personnel who have been
properly instructed in all aspects of the machine’s safe operation.
Operators must also wear the recommended personal protective
equipment and have thoroughly read and understood this manual.

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1Contents
2 Revision History ..............................................................................................................................7
3 Overview.........................................................................................................................................8
4 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................9
5 Installation ....................................................................................................................................10
5.1 Handling & Transport............................................................................................................10
5.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................10
5.3 Dust Extraction......................................................................................................................11
6 Safety ............................................................................................................................................12
6.1 Young Persons.......................................................................................................................12
6.2 Risk Assessment....................................................................................................................12
6.2.1 Risk Assessment Process –Part A.................................................................................12
6.3 Long Hair and Loose clothing................................................................................................17
6.4 Cleaning and Maintenance of Machinery.............................................................................17
6.5 Training and Supervision of CSS Apollo Saw Operators........................................................17
6.6 Responsibilities of CSS Apollo Saw Operators ......................................................................17
6.7 Operating Speeds and Vibration...........................................................................................17
6.8 Machinery Stability and Location..........................................................................................17
6.9 Electrical Safety.....................................................................................................................18
6.10 Isolation, hold cards and lock out devices............................................................................18
6.11 Noise control.........................................................................................................................18
6.12 Manual Handling...................................................................................................................18
6.13 Recommended Service Interval ............................................................................................18
7 Safe Operation ..............................................................................................................................19
7.1 User Warnings.......................................................................................................................19
7.2 Manual Handling...................................................................................................................20
7.3 General..................................................................................................................................21
7.4 Operation..............................................................................................................................22
7.5 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................23
7.6 Recommendations................................................................................................................24
8 Operating Controls........................................................................................................................25
9 Operation......................................................................................................................................26
9.1 Machine Set-up.....................................................................................................................26
9.2 Operation..............................................................................................................................26
9.3 Machine Shutdown...............................................................................................................26

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10 Parts Identification....................................................................................................................27
10.1 Top Level Assembly...............................................................................................................27
10.2 Automatic Stroke Limiter Assembly (SMPSL01) ...................................................................29
10.3 Monitor Stand Assembly (0605220) .....................................................................................30
10.4 Multi Monitor Assembly (0609000)......................................................................................31
10.5 Roller Table Assembly (1110000 –3000)..............................................................................32
10.6 Rapid Stop Table (1213000)..................................................................................................33
10.6.1 Fence Assembly (SMPGPFA6300) .................................................................................35
10.6.2 Guide Profile Gearbox Kit (SMPGPGK5)........................................................................37
10.6.3 Guide Profile Trolley Kit (SMPGPTK1)...........................................................................38
10.7 Arm Assembly –Apollo (8830300)........................................................................................39
10.8 Apollo saw Base to Column Post Assembly (8832100).........................................................41
10.9 Apollo saw Motor Group (8831400).....................................................................................44
10.9.1 Height Adjust Assembly (8532400 –K1).......................................................................46
10.10 Automation Parts for C type –CSS XL saw (9804200) ......................................................48
10.10.1 Rotation Assembly (TRRAK7) ....................................................................................49
10.11 Apollo –Rear Guard Assembly (9804400) ........................................................................51
11 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................53
11.1 Maintenance Items...............................................................................................................54
11.1.1 Guards...........................................................................................................................54
11.1.2 Keep work area clear ....................................................................................................54
11.1.3 Motor Brake operation .................................................................................................54
11.1.4 Dust Chute Clear ...........................................................................................................54
11.1.5 Sensors..........................................................................................................................55
11.1.6 Clean Saw of any build up.............................................................................................55
11.1.7 Noises or vibrations ......................................................................................................55
11.1.8 Clean aluminium extrusion slots...................................................................................55
11.1.9 Emergency Stop Buttons...............................................................................................55
11.1.10 Arm Assembly ...........................................................................................................55
11.1.11 Height adjusts and Blade Guard Assemblies.............................................................56
11.1.12 Rotation assemblies..................................................................................................56
11.1.13 Motors.......................................................................................................................56
11.1.14 Inspect Timing Belt (Rapid Stop)...............................................................................57
11.1.15 Loose Fasteners and Fixings......................................................................................57
11.1.16 Inspect Rotation Belt.................................................................................................57

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11.1.17 Automatic Stroke Limiter..........................................................................................57
11.1.18 Trolley Slides .............................................................................................................57
11.1.19 Fence Gap..................................................................................................................57
11.1.20 Bench Top .................................................................................................................57
11.1.21 Maintain CSS Apollo Saw ..........................................................................................57
11.2 Replace Saw blade ................................................................................................................58
11.3 Set Proximity position...........................................................................................................59
11.3.1 Rapid Stop Proximity Sensor Configuration..................................................................59
11.3.2 Arm Assembly Proximity Sensor Configuration............................................................60
11.3.3 Rotation Ring Proximity Sensor Configuration .............................................................61
11.4 Replacing Trolley Slides.........................................................................................................62
11.4.1 Reference Distances for Trolley sliders.........................................................................63
11.5 Replace Rotation Belt............................................................................................................64
11.6 Replace Motor Brake ............................................................................................................65
11.6.1 FPC Brake ......................................................................................................................65
11.6.2 100V Brakes ..................................................................................................................66
11.6.3 190V Brakes ..................................................................................................................67
11.7 Test Cuts (If required) ...........................................................................................................68
11.7.1 Fence Alignment ...........................................................................................................68
11.7.2 Motor Alignment...........................................................................................................70
12 Foreseeable Misuse ..................................................................................................................71
13 Trouble Shooting.......................................................................................................................72
13.1 Mechanical Faults .................................................................................................................72
14 Distributor & Repairer Contacts................................................................................................74
14.1 Agent/Distributor..................................................................................................................74
14.2 Automation Repairs ..............................................................................................................74
14.3 Mechanical Repairs...............................................................................................................74
15 Warranty...................................................................................................................................75
16 Electrical Drawings –NZ/AU .....................................................................................................77
17 CE Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................84
18 Training Certificate –Apollo Saw..............................................................................................85

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Tables
Table 1, CSS Apollo Saw Specifications...................................................................................................9
Table 2, General Hazards......................................................................................................................21
Table 3, Operational Hazards................................................................................................................22
Table 4, Maintenance Hazards..............................................................................................................23
Table 5, Control functions (see Figure 3)..............................................................................................25
Table 6, Parts List –CSS Apollo Saw......................................................................................................28
Table 7, Automatic Stroke Limiter Assembly parts list .........................................................................29
Table 8, Monitor Stand Assembly parts list..........................................................................................30
Table 9, Multi Monitor Assembly parts list...........................................................................................31
Table 10, Roller Table Assembly parts list ............................................................................................32
Table 11, Rapid Stop Table - Parts list...................................................................................................34
Table 12, Fence Assembly parts list......................................................................................................36
Table 13, Gearbox Motor Assembly - Parts list.....................................................................................37
Table 14, Guide Profile Trolley Assembly parts list...............................................................................38
Table 15, Arm Assembly parts list.........................................................................................................40
Table 16, Base to Column post Assembly parts list ..............................................................................42
Table 17, Motor Group Assembly parts list ..........................................................................................45
Table 18, Height Adjust Assembly parts list..........................................................................................47
Table 19, Automation Assembly parts list ............................................................................................48
Table 20, Rotation assembly parts list..................................................................................................50
Table 21, Rear guard parts list ..............................................................................................................52
Table 22, Maintenance intervals...........................................................................................................53
Table 23, Blade Replacement parts ......................................................................................................58
Table 24, Common misuse issues .........................................................................................................71
Table 25, Trouble shooting ...................................................................................................................72

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Figures
Figure 1, Dust extraction.......................................................................................................................11
Figure 2, Recommended exclusion zone around the CSS Apollo Saw..................................................18
Figure 3, Barrier guard adjustment.......................................................................................................21
Figure 4, CSS Apollo Saw controls.........................................................................................................25
Figure 5, CSS Apollo Saw.......................................................................................................................27
Figure 6, Automatic Stroke Limiter Assembly.......................................................................................29
Figure 7, Monitor Stand Assembly........................................................................................................30
Figure 8, Multi Monitor Assembly ........................................................................................................31
Figure 9, Roller Table Assembly............................................................................................................32
Figure 10, Rapid Stop Table ..................................................................................................................33
Figure 11, Fence Assembly....................................................................................................................35
Figure 12, Gearbox Motor Assembly ....................................................................................................37
Figure 13, Guide Profile Trolley Assembly ............................................................................................38
Figure 14, Arm Assembly ......................................................................................................................39
Figure 15, Base to Column post Assembly............................................................................................41
Figure 16, Motor Group Assembly........................................................................................................44
Figure 17, Height Adjust Assembly .......................................................................................................46
Figure 18, Automation Assembly..........................................................................................................48
Figure 19, Rotation assembly................................................................................................................49
Figure 20, Rear guard assembly............................................................................................................51
Figure 21, Motor brake assembly .........................................................................................................54
Figure 22, Blade Replacement ..............................................................................................................58
Figure 23, Rapid Stop proximity sensor configuration..........................................................................59
Figure 24, Arm Assembly proximity sensor configuration....................................................................60
Figure 25, Rotation Ring proximity sensor configuration.....................................................................61
Figure 26, Trolley slide replacement.....................................................................................................62
Figure 27, Stop Slider distances............................................................................................................63
Figure 28, Rotation Motor Assembly....................................................................................................64
Figure 29, Connection Diagram for FPC Brake......................................................................................65
Figure 30, Brake Adjustment ................................................................................................................65
Figure 31, Example of a correct fence alignment test cut....................................................................68
Figure 32, Fence too far back................................................................................................................69
Figure 33, Fence too far forward ..........................................................................................................69
Figure 34, Example of a correct motor alignment test cut...................................................................70
Figure 35, Apollo Electrical Drawings NZ/AU part 1 .............................................................................77
Figure 36, Apollo Electrical Drawings NZ/AU part 2 .............................................................................78
Figure 37, Apollo Electrical Drawings NZ/AU part 3 .............................................................................79
Figure 38, Apollo Electrical Drawings NZ/AU part 4 .............................................................................80
Figure 39, Apollo Electrical Drawings NZ/AU part 5 .............................................................................81
Figure 40, Apollo Electrical Drawings NZ0AU part 6.............................................................................82
Figure 41, Apollo Electrical Drawings NZ/AU part 7 .............................................................................83
Figure 42, CE Declaration of conformity...............................................................................................84

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2Revision History
Rev A:
-First issue
-09/11/2021

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3Overview
The CSS Apollo Saw is designed to provide an automated and accurate method of measuring and
cutting material components.
The CSS Apollo Saw must be used per the standard operating procedures set out in this manual. Any
actions carried out which are not contained in this manual are not endorsed by Spida Machinery and
cannot be warranted.
All operators should read and then sign the register of this manual before operating the CSS Apollo
Saw to ensure they are thoroughly familiar with the machine capabilities, limitations and to ensure
correct operating procedures are adhered too.
Only those operators that have received training on the correct operation of the CSS Apollo Saw are
deemed competent and qualifies to operate the machine.
The CSS Apollo Saw test procedures must be performed at installation and after any maintenance,
adjustment, repair, or modification of the machine. The test procedure is available on request.
The competent operator must also regularly perform the recommended maintenance procedures
and checks detailed in this manual.
All electrical wires must be set as to not allow their movement through any areas of adjacent
machinery that could cause them to be damaged or severed.
This manual offers many safety tips, but its purpose is not to provide instruction in all the skills and
techniques required to manufacture timber frames safely and efficiently.
Due to improvements in design and performance during production, in some cases there may be
minor discrepancies between the actual machine and the illustrations and text in this manual.

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4Specifications
Table 1, CSS Apollo Saw Specifications
Specifications
NZ/AUS (mm)
US (Inches)
Overall Length, Width, Height (mm, ft)
10800, 1200, 1980
35, 4, 6
Max Timber Dimension (mm, in)
450 x 150
18, 5.9
Min/Max Feed Lengths (mm, ft)
0-6000
0-20
Min/Max Cut Lengths (mm, ft)
0-6000
0-20
Working Height (mm, in)
870
34.25
Machine Mass (kg, lb)
978
2156
Operational Db
90
90
Blade (Dia., Bore, #Teeth)
450, 35, 72
18, 1.37, 72
Blade Motor (kW, Hp)
5.5
7.4
Min/Max Radial Angle Cut(deg.)
9
9
Electrical Requirement (V, A, Phase)
440V, 10A, 3 Phase
220V, 20A, 3 Phase
Air Requirement (L/min @Bar, CFM @PSI)
20L/m @ 8Bar
0.7CFM @ 116PSI
Dust Extraction (L/min, CFM)
4200
150
Specifications may change without notice
Notes:
1. Saw can be assembled in left or right configurations
2. Overall measurements and weight based on CSS Apollo Saw with 3m Roller table and 6m Rapid Stop table.

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5Installation
5.1 Handling & Transport
•Box all additional parts and secure with the machine
•Using a single fork truck, lift the machine package underneath using the forklift spaces
provided
•Once on the truck, tightly strap the machine.
•Do not place any loads on top of the machine
•The machine should be kept free from road grime and rain, and should always be covered
while being transported
The CSS Apollo Saw will be delivered in large component form and will require assembly on site by
trained personnel. Due care and attention should be given whilst unpacking the components from
their packaging materials. Any damage caused whilst in transit should be noted immediately and
Spida Machinery informed. Refer to section 4 specifications for weights of individual components
when selecting Manual Handling Equipment required, prior to positioning them on the selected site.
5.2 Installation
•It is advisable to forklift the machine package as close to the final assembly point as possible
to reduce manual lifting
•The final operating position of the machine must be free from any rubbish or impediments
•There must be good lighting in the installation area to allow proper positioning of the
machine
•The ground on which the machine rests must not vary by more than 30mm over a 12m x 2m
area
•The CSS Apollo Saw should be leveled using adjustable feet. Once level, machine should be
bolted to the floor through holes provided.
•Electrical commissioning to be to local standards and be performed by a qualified electrician
The site selected for the CSS Apollo Saw will depend on the ground. The ground chosen should be
clean and free of water or possible flooding. The area on which the framework sits must be as even
and horizontal as possible. This can be achieved by adjusting the height of the feet. There should be
no twist to the framework once the feet have been adjusted to take the ground into account.
The final operating position of the machine should be free of all rubbish or impediments, with
general access to all areas of the CSS Apollo Saw for the ease of loading and unloading material of
varying sizes.
Check that all safety equipment is functioning properly.

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5.3 Dust Extraction
Dust extraction port located side of rear guard, diameter of 100mm
Dust extraction required; 4200L/min
Figure 1, Dust extraction

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6Safety
This section is provided as a guide only, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure compliance
with the relevant Health and Safety Regulations applicable to them at the time.
6.1 Young Persons
No person under the age of 15 should be allowed to operate or assist with the operation of
machinery.
6.2 Risk Assessment
6.2.1 Risk Assessment Process –Part A
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for Machinery/Equipment of plant
Identification of Plant or Machine
Intended use of Plant or Machine
Relevant standards to which plant design
should comply
AS 4024.1 Safeguarding of
machinery part 1
AS60204.1 Safety of
machine Electrical
equipment of machines
AS3000 Electrical
installations
(Australian/New Zealand
wiring rules)
Date of Inspection
Name of person
assessment
Risk assessment
and action
endorsed by
worksite manager
Is Action needed to meet the following requirements
No
Yes
Action
A
Inspection testing and maintenance check sheets and records
must be developed and available for all plant and equipment
X
B
Safe Operating procedures must be developed and supplied
X
C
Manufactures operation manual must be available
X
D
Results of this assessment must be available to all users of plant
and included in the manual
X
Electrically Powered Machinery

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Control System Category: _________________
Is action needed to
meet the following
requirements? For
each YES carry out a
risk assessment
No
Yes
Consequence
Exposure
Likelihood
Risk Rating
Action
A
All electricity powered
plant must have a
single point of isolation
lockable in the off
position only
X
B
The machine must be
fitted with a non-
latching start button in
any colour other than
RED, recessed, or flush
with the switch body
and marked with
“Start” or the symbol
“I”
X
C
The machine must be
fitted with a stop
button RED in colour,
with a mushroom head
or proud of the switch
body and marked with
“Stop or symbol “O”
X
D
The control circuit
must have a NO VOLT
release in its design
X
E
Stop controls at each
operation position
must always be within
easy reach of the
operator
X
F
Operation of the E stop
must isolate/discharge
all hazardous energy
within the machine
X

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Is action needed to meet
the following
requirements? For each
YES carry out a risk
assessment
No
Yes
Consequence
Exposure
Likelihood
Risk Rating
Action
G
Are there any Belt &
Pulley, Gears or Chain
Drives that are not
totally enclose by a
guard?
A _______________
B _______________
C
X
15
6
1
90
No need for operator to access this area of machine during
Auto Operation
H
Are there any Pneumatic
or Hydraulic or Electrical
Rams that are not totally
enclosed by a guard?
A _______________
B
X
5
2
1
10
a. Clamp only closes on activation of THNTD
b. Timber loader is manually actuated by a pushbutton,
Operator needs to keep hands clear dogs.
I
Are there any Guards
that are not either
interlocked, (with
machine controls to
prevent running if guard
is opened or removed) or
fixed requiring the use of
a Tool or Key to remove?
A ______________
B
X
J
Are there any cutter or
blade that are not always
totally enclosed by a
guard?
A ______________
B
X
K
Are the any exposed or
unguarded moving
parts?
A ______________
B
X
15
6
1
90
No need for operator to access this area of machine during
Auto Operation
L
Are there any surfaces
within reach or operator
that could cause harm if
touched?
A ______________
B
X
M
Is there any potential for
parts of the body or hair
to become entangled or
drawn into the plant?
A ______________
B
X
N
Is there any potential for
any person to become
trapped or crushed in the
machine or any moving
parts other machine?
A ______________
B
X
O
Is there any hazard
regarding access and
ingress of the machine?
A ______________
B
X
P
Could workpieces or
waste be ejected from
X

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the machine and cause
injury to any person?
A ______________
B
Q
Could any of the
materials or waste cause
injury to the operator
while handling
A _______________
B
X
R
Could the workpiece
snag or grab during
operation?
A _______________
B
X
S
Does the operator have
to overreach, stretch, lift,
carry or bend in such a
way that it may cause
body strain?
A ______________
B
X
T
Is there potential for
excessively high
temperature leading to
fire risk
A ______________
B
X
U
Is there any hazard due
to gas, Vapour, or liquid
under pressure with this
machine?
A ______________
B
X
V
Is there potential for
explosion by the
operation of this
machine
A ______________
B
X
25
1
1
25
Dust extract system must be properly managed
W
Is there potential hazard
due to noise? (Level not
to exceed 85dB(A)
A ______________
B
X
X
Is there a potential
hazard due to
atmospheric dust or
other atmospheric
particles?
A _______________
B
X
25
10
1
250
Dust extraction must be fitted, and dust mask used if
necessary
Y
Are there any hazards
presented during the
loading, setting or
maintenance of the
machine?
A _____________
B
X
15
2
1
30
Operator must be properly trained in manual handling /
Provide mechanical assistance
Z
Other observation ii
A _____________
B
Z1
Other observation iii

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Consequence
C
Exposure
E
Likelihood
L
Catastrophe: Multiple
fatalities, permeant
extensive
environmental
damage
100
Continuously or
many times in a day
10
Almost Certain: The
most likely outcome
if the event occurs.
10
Disaster: Fatality,
permanent local
damage to the
environment.
50
Frequently:
Approximately once
daily
6
Likely: Not Usual,
perhaps a 50-50
chance
6
Very Serious:
Permanent
disability/ill health,
non-permanent
damage to the
environment
25
Occasionally:
Once a week to
once a month
3
Unusual but
possible: Perhaps a
1 in 10 chance
3
Serious: Non-
permanent injury or ill
heath, adverse effect
on the environment.
15
Infrequent:
Once a month to
once a year
2
Remotely possible:
A possible
coincidence,
perhaps a 1 in 100
chance
1
Important: Medical
attention needed,
offsite emission but no
damage.
5
Rear:
Has been known to
occur
1
Conceivable: Has
never happened in
years of exposure
but could happen.
0.5
Noticeable: Minor cuts
and bruises or
sickness, small loss of
containment, no
offsite consequences.
1
Very Rare:
Not known to have
occurred
0.5
Practically
impossible: Not to
knowledge ever
happened
anywhere <1 in
10,000.
0.1
Risk Score = C x E x L
Risk Score
Risk Rating
>600
Very High
300-599
High
90-299
Moderate
<90
Low

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6.3 Long Hair and Loose clothing
Any long hair or loose clothing must be fully contained to eliminate the risk of entanglement with
machinery. Do not wear gloves when cutting.
PROTECTIVE SAFETY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE WORN, INCLUDING:
Eyewear
Hearing protection
Respirator or Dust mask
Protective Clothing
Safety footwear
6.4 Cleaning and Maintenance of Machinery
For safe and reliable use, machinery should be regularly cleaned and maintained. During cleaning
and maintenance, the CSS Apollo Saw must be isolated from all sources of energy and locked out to
prevent unexpected operation.
6.5 Training and Supervision of CSS Apollo Saw Operators
No person should be expected or allowed to operate the CSS Apollo Saw until they have been fully
trained and authorised to do so. They must be familiar with:
•Actual and potential hazards and appropriate controls.
•Correct use and adjustment of guards.
•Emergency procedures.
•How the CSS Apollo Saw works.
•Checks to perform prior to starting.
•How to recognise potential faults.
•Location of controls and how to Stop and Start the CSS Apollo Saw.
6.6 Responsibilities of CSS Apollo Saw Operators
Operators should:
•Check the CSS Apollo Saw prior to use and during operation to ensure it is in sound
operating order.
•Report immediately any defects noted to their supervisor.
•Use any, and all safety equipment provided.
•Not operate any machinery if under the influence of drugs or alcohol, consult a physician or
pharmacist if unsure of any medication.
•Ensure guards are in place and adjusted to correct position if required
6.7 Operating Speeds and Vibration
Machinery should be operated within its designed limitations and for its designed use only, any
unfamiliar noise, vibration or failure should be investigated and remedied promptly.
6.8 Machinery Stability and Location
The CSS Apollo Saw should be securely fastened to the structure of the building to prevent
movement or toppling over. Location should provide access all around for maintenance and

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cleaning. Lighting must be adequate to allow operator to clearly see controls and work pieces but
not glaring or blinding. Consideration should be given to the operators work area for product flow
and to minimise repetitive actions and unnecessary movement.
An exclusion zone around the CSS Apollo Saw should be maintained to prevent persons not directly
involved with the operation of the machine from reaching any part of the machine.
Figure 2, Recommended exclusion zone around the CSS Apollo Saw
6.9 Electrical Safety
Electrical wiring must be installed and maintained by a suitably qualified person in accordance with
relevant regulations.
6.10 Isolation, hold cards and lock out devices
There should be procedures for isolating and locking out the CSS Apollo Saw, for purposes of
maintenance and to prevent unintended use should a fault have been identified.
6.11 Noise control
The normal operation noise of some machines will be more than permitted noise exposure levels.
Employers must ensure adequate hearing protection is available and is used by all persons in the
affected area.
6.12 Manual Handling
Manual handling should be avoided where possible, use of mechanical lifting and assisting
equipment is recommended. Consider using forklifts, hoists, and trolleys to eliminate lifting and
carrying components.
6.13 Recommended Service Interval
It is recommended that for optimal performance, the CSS Apollo Saw should be serviced every 6
months.
It is also recommended that a service log be kept, as a reminder of when the next service should be
due. Spida Machinery performs service runs on a regular basis throughout NZ; however, should the
need arise for an early service, or should a service need to be booked in advance, please advise
Spida Machinery accordingly.
WARNING! Do not operate the CSS Apollo Saw without having received the
proper instruction in operation and safety from this manual.
WARNING! It is recommended that the employers maintain training records
demonstrating the competencies of each employee

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7Safe Operation
NOTE: The CSS Apollo Saw is to be operated in accordance with this manual. Deviation from this
specified operation may result in incorrect cutting, measuring or injury.
7.1 User Warnings
•All moveable parts of the machinery must be set so as not to allow its movement through
the hazardous areas of adjacent machinery.
•All machine and components should be inspected upon delivery and at weekly intervals for
looseness, fracture, bends, sharp edges or surfaces and any other condition that may
contribute to a human mishap or further deterioration of the machine. We suggest a log be
kept for this purpose.
•When broken, damaged, or loose parts (or any condition that may represent a hazard) are
observed, corrective action should be taken immediately. Inadequate attention to maintain
the machine can cause the premature failure of these parts. We suggest this information also
be logged.
•The electrical boxes should always be locked to avoid casual entry by unauthorized persons,
as touching live surfaces is hazardous.
•Never go behind the Fence when the Saw is running
•Split, broken, warped, twisted or material with excessive wane should be avoided or used with
caution because of the greater possibility of the material not being held securely during
manufacturing processes.
•The machine is not to be used for any other purpose than the cutting and measuring of
material.
•Keep hands out of moving parts on the machine. Operators should be instructed not to extend
fingers or limbs into or beyond the vicinity of the warning labels. The danger here is obvious
–fingers in these areas will risk mutilation.
•Be sure the machine is completely free of foreign objects, and that all guards are in place
before connection to electrical supply.
•The CSS Apollo Saw must be electrically isolated before performing any maintenance on the
machine.
•Any guards removed for maintenance or adjustments must be replaced before the machine
is put back into service.
•Exceeding the capabilities of the machine will void the warranty and could lead to a serious
injury.
•All Operators should read and then sign the register of this manual before operating the CSS
Apollo Saw to ensure they are thoroughly familiar with the machine capabilities and
limitations and to ensure correct operating procedures are adhered to.
•Failure to perform the daily and weekly service checks as per the schedule may result in
serious machine damage or a severe accident.
WARNING! This machine must only be operated by personnel who have been
properly instructed in all aspects of the machine’s safe operation. They must also
be wearing the recommended protective clothing and have thoroughly read and
understood this operation and service manual.